Govindgarh, Rajasthan

Govindgarh
—  city  —
Govindgarh
Location of Govindgarh
in Rajasthan and India
Coordinates
Country India
State Rajasthan
District(s) Alwar
Population 10,086 (2001)
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Area

• Elevation

• 373 metres (1,224 ft)

Govindgarh is a census town in Alwar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Contents

Geography

Govindgarh is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 373 metres (1223 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census,[2] Govindgarh had a population of 10,086. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Govindgarh has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74%, and female literacy is 52%. In Govindgarh, 18% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Govindgarh Fort

As the name suggests,Govindgarh is known for an ancient fort(Garh).Fort is known for its architectural Govindji Temple.Its so called because Lord Krishna(Govind) stayed here for a night in this fort.

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Govindgarh
  2. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01. 
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